Attila, Don't Push Me / Bad Girl Abby ...

Attila shook his head and said, "No, if she has anything to say, she will only say it to you and Jeanne d'Arc. You'll have to figure that out yourselves. We made it clear from the beginning that if someone doesn't come to school one day, it means goodbye."

Here, we each play our own roles and work together to maintain this paradise. Da Vinci even said that if this world didn't end, she would have liked to bring Mash here to experience school life.

"Is that so... She did come to see me yesterday and offered some advice, but it wasn't something we wanted to see, so I refused. She left without saying anything afterward," Shirou recalled.

Principal Attila nodded and said softly, "Then her departure must be because she had already given her advice, and she had no better solution for the current situation."

After all, beings like us, just by moving around in this area, will constantly consume the energy originally used to maintain the small world. If all of us Servant left, this world could probably hold on for a little longer, that's probably what she was thinking, so she chose to leave first."

"No, Attila, there's no need to do that. Jeanne d'Arc would never think that way. This world doesn't need anyone to take responsibility for this," Shirou advised.

"Well, I don't plan to leave now either. As the principal of this school, even if I retire, I have an obligation to fulfill my final responsibilities. So... I have an important request to entrust to you." Attila removed his white beard and said with a serious expression.

Chapter 519 Attila, Don't Push Me

"A commission?" Shirou asked, puzzled.

"Yes, this is something that must be done by the girls around you," Attila nodded and said.

"What is it?" Shirou, even more puzzled.

"Jeanne d'Arc' Arc, with her silver hair, has chosen to do something truly remarkable. In fact, we have all received some favors from her. It can be said that as long as we live in this world, we will receive her kindness. The power of the world is an exceptionally good civilization."

"Normally, I wouldn't have been able to change clothes in this situation, but here I can wear all sorts of warm clothes and stay in an office with heating," Attila said with a light laugh.

'So this is why you became the principal...' Shirou couldn't help but think to himself.

"But that doesn't mean that everyone has to obey your arrangements just because you have this favor. There are people who don't need favors, ungrateful wretches, or children who don't yet understand what is good and bad, or what is kindness. But for them, this world is necessary," Attila said.

It is a paradise for Servant, Phantasmal Spirit, Counterfeits, Ghosts, and other strange beings, created with the Holy Grail and the residual world power of the Creator God.

However, even during periods of abundant energy, this small world can only affect a small city. For places already inhabited by humans, constructing a small world within it will inevitably have some impact on the original inhabitants.

Like a school, this private school has existed for a hundred years. But because of the silver-haired girl's wish, it was built into a place to provide shelter, located on a mountain, far away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, yet with enough human activity, so that young children can make friends with other young people.

With abundant and comprehensive teaching facilities, children of all ages, including Little Jack, Little Rhyme, and Little Saint, can attend primary school here.

However, if these people are all transfer students or people who have moved from other places, the locals will definitely be alert. Suddenly, hundreds of strangers have appeared around them, including some oddballs. It would be impossible to avoid attracting attention.

Students can conceal their identities by boarding at school. However, adults with extensive social networks may frequently travel between cities, thus escaping the influence of the Holy Grail.

She wanted to provide a place for all the newcomers, but she didn't want to neglect the native inhabitants of this world. That's why she adopted this approach. It's not a smart method, and it's rather reckless, but it's something only Black Saber could do.

Shirou, her sisters, and the Imitation Heroic Spirits who were reborn through this world can all understand the silver-haired girl's actions. But that doesn't mean that all outsiders think the same way.

"This little world is on the verge of collapse, meaning this paradise is about to close. When this happens, how do you think the strange beings gathered here will react? What will happen during the period when the world collapses and connects with the outside world, and the world is repairing itself?"

Shirou pondered for a moment, then said, "They'll probably be very sad. Some of them might even cause a commotion, or even go berserk..."

Shirou has never been very sensitive to other people's thoughts, after all, not everyone can calmly accept their own disappearance, and not everyone is as magnanimous as the Imitation Heroic Spirits.

Jeanne d'Arc did indeed establish a small kingdom, giving these beings bodies, homes, and the precious opportunity to experience the world, even though it was not a perfect one.

However, Servant, ghosts, and Phantasmal Spirit are not too picky. Even having normal hands and feet, walking upright on a main road, seeing the scenery they hope to see, or tasting a delicious meal, is probably an unprecedented experience for them.

It is precisely because such an experience is so precious that it makes people reluctant to leave.

They had only just begun to experience this happiness, and now it was being taken away from them again. It was all so cruel.

"Well, the one who tied the knot must untie it, so I hope you and the three Jeanne d'Arc three sisters can go and have a good talk with those children," Attila said.

"Is that so? I understand. But where do we start, and how do we find those who have objections?" Shirou asked, puzzled. The world Jeanne d'Arc d'Arc had haphazardly built was full of flaws; she could invite others in, but she couldn't prevent others from entering.

Like the girls in the BB family, they just showed up uninvited. Shirou and Jeanne d'Arc couldn't do anything about them. There must be other people they didn't know about sneaking in from elsewhere as well.

The power of the world has given them new identities. If they don't use any magic and simply hide away, it will be really hard to find them when the magic is chaotic and they can't be properly observed.

Attila said, "Ah, you don't need to worry about that. The children will definitely react once they hear the news, so you'll find out soon enough. Actually, I just went out to deal with these situations. Strange phenomena have been occurring in many places since the early hours of last night, and that's the clue you need to investigate."

"A strange phenomenon?" Shirou asked in surprise.

"Hmm, the news should have spread among the students by now. The Seven Mysteries events radiating from this school to the surrounding towns." Attila coughed, sticking his white beard back under his nose, and said, "Ahem! Shirou Emiya! I hereby appoint you as the special instructor of 'Discipline and Security Management' at the school, with the authority to command the Disciplinary Committee and freely enter and exit faculty and student dormitories. Take this opportunity to investigate thoroughly."

"Huh? Are you sure you're not mistaken? Didn't I come here to give a lecture?" Shirou said in surprise.

"Everything has its priorities. Only by dealing with these issues now can the students focus on their studies! Go! Go! Get moving! The future of this world depends on you!" Principal Attila said confidently, then pulled Shirou up from the sofa.

"Hey? Wait! Don't push me!" Shirou was helplessly pushed towards the door by Attila!

"Hehehe, come find me again after you've solved all these strange incidents." Principal Attila slammed the door shut.

Chapter 520 Abby the Bad Kid

Shirou was pushed out of the principal's office by Attila. Looking back at the tightly closed door, he felt something was off. Was she unexpectedly bad at dealing with ghosts and the like? But she was actually more terrifying than those kinds of things.

Shirou, puzzled, walked outside. As he passed the garden outside the junior high school, he ran into an acquaintance.

"Oh, Mr. Shirou, is your conversation with the principal over?" Another voice came from behind.

At that moment, Shirou was in a corner of the park by the roadside when he encountered the headmistress, the middle-aged woman from that morning. She was gathered with other female teachers, excitedly discussing something. Could it be the 'Seven Mysteries' that Principal Attila had mentioned?

"Ah, hello, Dean of Students, and hello to all the teachers." Shirou took the initiative to step forward and greet the teachers first. After all, they were important guests yesterday, and now they are his senior colleagues.

"Hello, Shirou- sensei. We've all received the notification," the kimono-clad female teacher said.

"We're discussing how to throw you an onboarding celebration!" said the stylish female teacher next to me.

"Huh? So it wasn't Seven Mysteries?" Shirou said in surprise.

"An unbelievable event? Oh, Shirou- sensei, would you really be interested in something like that?" The female teacher chuckled and patted Shirou on the shoulder.

"This is a church school, you know. Under the protection of the Virgin Mary, even ghosts and such things can't get here," said a female teacher who was also a devout believer, making the sign of the cross.

Just then, the bell rang.

"Ah, it's time, I have to go to class."

"Me too."

Several female teachers spoke up.

"That concludes our conversation for now. Everyone, please get back to your work. Our lovely students are waiting for us," the head teacher said, clapping his hands.

"Yes, then, Head Teacher, everyone, I'll take my leave now. And... Shirou, you're always welcome to visit our office." The traditional female teacher, dressed in a kimono, gave a slight bow and then left with small steps.

"Oh dear, why don't we invite you to our dorm around noon? You're the teacher in charge of all the keys to the school, you know," the outgoing, overseas-educated female teacher said in a charming voice.

"No..." Shirou hesitated, unsure how to answer. According to Principal Attila, it seemed he really might have to go somewhere.

"Alright, Mr. Shirou, don't be so sorry. It's time for class, go on to class!"

"Hahaha."

The female teachers, their laughter ringing out like silver bells, hurried back to the teaching building.

At this moment, a black-haired, bespectacled, and unremarkable female teacher stayed behind. She came to Shirou's ear and said in a low voice, "Um... Mr. Shirou, if you are interested in this kind of topic, you can go to the Black Magic and Evil God Research Society in the junior high school at noon to ask them."

"Black Magic and Evil God Research Society?" Shirou thought to himself, "What's with this dangerous name? Isn't this a church school? Is this really okay?"

"Yes, Lavinia and Abigail there know a lot about these kinds of things. You can go and see for yourself, teacher," the female teacher nodded and said.

"Ah, so it's them. Thank you for telling me all this," Shirou said, suddenly realizing, thinking to himself, 'But isn't this just me studying myself?'

"Alright, then I'll take my leave now." The female teacher nodded, and jogged to catch up with the group of teachers who hadn't gone far.

"That's wonderful! All the teachers I met have been very welcoming of you Shirou-kun. Now, let me show you around," the head teacher who stayed behind said with a light laugh.

"Yes, then I'll leave it to you." Shirou nodded and said.

After that, the head teacher took Shirou to meet with the staff and teachers to hand over their work. Around noon, Shirou returned to the junior high school district. He finally found the door of the Black Magic and Evil God Research Society. Just as Shirou arrived, before he could even knock, he heard a loud shout.

"Can you feel it?! A great soul!!! A great soul has arrived!"

The door was pushed open, and a pink voice, with hands raised high, shouted.

"Eh? Helena... Miss? So you're here too. By the way... what exactly does 'great soul' mean?" Shirou recognized the girl standing at the door; she was Helena, a second-year middle school student at the school.

"A great soul is a great soul! Idiot! Idiot!" Helena blushed with anger upon hearing Shirou's words, then turned and ran away.

"Ah, it's Shirou! It's the real Shirou! The living Shirou!" A cute little girl with long golden hair peeked out and then skipped over, her long sleeves covering her fists, swaying from side to side as she jumped.

"Is there a fake version of me?" Shirou asked in surprise.

A girl with long white hair and large, pointed eyes looked over and exclaimed in surprise:

"It really is! It's the evil confectionery Magecraft Mr. Shirou who uses bewitching black Magecraft to create irresistible sweets! The strongest! The most wicked! Familiar of the Dragon Witch!"

"When did I get this nickname again?" Shirou said helplessly, standing at the door.

"Kukuku, what are you doing here? There's no Dragon Witch here, are you trying to offer me something?" Abigail covered her forehead and face with her hand, her blue eyes and the corners of her mouth revealing a mischievous smile.

"I'm sorry, not this time. I'm currently working at a school, so I don't have much time to make pastries anymore. If you really want some, you can come to the shop after school." Shirou looked at the girls with cravings with amusement. Even with his chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), he couldn't shake his cravings.

"Tsk, stingy...!" Abigail pouted and said helplessly.

"In that case, you won't be a good servant of the Dragon Witch," Lavinia said.

"Alright, alright, I came here to ask you a question," Shirou said.

"Kukuku, you dare to ask a witch for help? You've got some nerve! But there's no such thing as a free lunch." Abigail's eyes lit up at these words, and she gave Shirou a mischievous smile.

Chapter 521 The Evil God's Fellowship

"I know, there's really no other way. Well then, I'll treat you two to all-you-can-eat desserts at the cafe that day. Do you need me to write it down?" Shirou said, looking at the two girls.

"Kukuku, no need! This is a pact between you and us on a spiritual level!" Abigail said with a mysterious, wicked grin.

"That's right, it's too late for you to regret it now. If you break the contract, Death will collect the price for you on our behalf," Lavinia said confidently.

"Yes, yes!" Shirou replied with amusement.

"Then please come in first, my contractor." Abigail made way for her and opened the door.

"Welcome to the Black Magic and Evil God Research Society," Lavinia said, stepping back and giving a ladylike bow.

Inside this classroom, there was a Magecraft's array on the floor, drawn with an unknown blood-red dye.

Shirou could clearly sense the magical energy emanating from the classroom.

Evil God!!!

These are Outer God who wander in star systems beyond Earth. Some of them represent the Outer God governing the universe, while others are Great Old One of powerful races who once dominated the universe and were later imprisoned.

Some are incredibly powerful, beings beyond human comprehension, high-dimensional beings whose mere sight can drive one to madness, whether it be fear or worship. Others are very weak, possibly restrained by unexpected forces.

Upon closer inspection, Shirou realized that while it did exude a dangerous aura, it was merely an empty shell. If it were the real thing, even a weaker Great Old One, it would still be a monster that would require at least a White God at their peak to defeat.

However, the evil god here was actually made of various handicrafts. The outer skin was made of straw, and the connecting part showed the handle of a broom. It was made of cardboard cut from corrugated boxes and wrapped with transparent tape. It doesn't seem much more sturdy than a snowman in winter.

The onion-shaped head, with its hollow eyes and mouth, looked as if it were about to suck something in. Shirou felt the remaining World Power within him drift towards it at that moment.

At that moment, there was no wind, no vibration, but the handmade scarecrow god suddenly came to life.

"Ah! Evil God No. 0, it's finally moving!" Abigail exclaimed happily, raising her hands high.

"Excellent! Excellent! Descend, Evil God No. 0!" Lavinia laughed and said.

The scarecrow's round body twisted and turned, as if performing some kind of incomprehensible dance. Tentacle-like, spirit-like things passed through the Outer God's back, and tentacles with eyes kept emerging from it, twisting and turning in the air.

It opened its dark, gaping mouth as if shouting loudly, moved its heavy body, stood on one foot, and spun around, almost as if it were dancing.

No, Shirou quickly corrected his thinking. The scarecrow in front of him was indeed singing something, but Shirou, as a human, couldn't hear it right now.

Then, an almost transparent floating object was sucked in outside the window. Unable to struggle, it was sucked into the scarecrow's mouth, and the scarecrow's round, bulging belly seemed to swell even more.

"Waaah..."

"Waaah..."

A transparent, grayish-white skull, twisted and contorted, uttering mournful sounds, as if chanting a ghost's lament.

"What are these?" Shirou asked, puzzled.

"I don't know, but these strange ghosts suddenly multiplied when I came to school this morning. They're floating around everywhere in the classroom, on the ceiling. Some are even blocking the blackboard, disturbing our studies," Abigail said, shaking her little head.

"So, our ground-automatic cleaning type evil god modified the Ghost Absorber Evil God No. 0, hoping it would collect all the ghosts in the junior high school, but it hasn't moved at all. I thought it had failed again," Lavinia said with a smirk.

"So... it has so many brooms hanging on it..." Shirou said helplessly. But it seems that there won't be any problems with the junior high school students. After all, with Abigail and the others around, and with monsters from terrifying myths that only came into existence in modern times behind them, even the most ferocious demons are not worth mentioning.

When Black Saber created this world, she opened a portal, making it accessible to all beings. As a result, in addition to Servant, Phantasmal Spirit and even ghosts were also drawn in.

These ghosts were probably programmed with some kind of setting, and were enjoying their new lives in their own little worlds.

But something happened last night that threw the ghosts into chaos.

Shirou felt it necessary to ask for clarification, so he looked at the girls and asked, "How much do you know about the Seven Mysteries?"

"Everyone knows! The Seven Mysteries events that happened in this town last night, the news has spread throughout the school," Lavinia said.